Response Support Coordinator

Job title:                     Response Support Coordinator

Grade:                         E

Salary:                        £33,366 per annum (rising by annual increments to £36,124)  More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours:                         Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location:  The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Potterne Support Offices with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you.  There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 1 days a week for key activities and meetings

Appointment Type:   Permanent

Contact:  For a chat about this post, please contact Steve Halliday (WM Resourcing Systems Manager) on 07817175543 or Steve.Halliday@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date:  The closing date for applications is 4th May 2025 (midnight).  It is intended that interviews will take place on 20th May 2025 2025.  Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.  Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Response Support Coordinator in our Response Support department you will:

·       Effectively manage personnel (indirect line management) and ensure the provision of services within the department/function which are in line with Service needs

·       Manage the administration of the Officers’ Rota, in accordance with Service Procedure, to ensure sufficient officer cover in terms of geographical cover, required numbers and attributes, and react accordingly when deficiencies are identified.

·       Oversee the administration of whole-time and on call crewing, in accordance with Service Procedure, to ensure sufficient operational cover in terms of appliance numbers, ridership levels and required skill sets

What makes you our ideal Response Support Coordinator?

·       4 GCSE passes – Grade A*-C / 9-4, including English and Mathematics / equivalent Level 2 qualification / or higher-level relevant qualification

·       Detailed technical knowledge of data management and systems

·       Sound knowledge of good governance with regards to data and information management

·       Experience of analysing complex data to develop reports and recommendations for subsequent managerial action

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

·       You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Travel requirements are  monthly team meeting in Five Rivers Salisbury and occasional meetings as and when required at other DWFRS locations.

·       A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.

·       Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test, receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years. Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

Independent Advisory Group

Please apply by the 5th May 2025 at 12:00 Midday

South Wales Fire & Rescue Service’s Independent Advisory Group (IAG) is a new group as part of our governance structure which will perform the vital role of a ‘critical friend’ in relation to our policies and processes.

It is a group where independent members can offer advice based on their knowledge and lived experience and contribute to South Wales Fire & Rescue Service’s mission of ‘To Make South Wales Safer by Reducing Risk’

The role of the IAG is to provide informal advice to the Service with a particular focus on ensuring we understand and are able to respond to the needs of all our communities and our staff. The group may be asked to comment on and inform policy and procedures being implemented as well as ongoing operational matters which may be affecting the communities of South Wales.

We need people with a passion, commitment, understanding from a range of fields including public sector, private sector, cultural change, voluntary sector, inspection and D.I.C.E to ensure we deliver for the communities of South Wales and create a safe, modern workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and is free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

  • Contract: Voluntary (reasonable travel expenses paid)
  • Hours of Work: Availability as set out in Job Profile
  • Location: Meetings to be held at SWFRS Headquarters
    in Llantrisant and/or by Microsoft Teams

Role Profile

As an IAG member your independent views will help shape South Wales Fire & Rescue Service policy and provide sustainable transformation across the Service. You will agree to:

  • Take part in 6 weekly meetings (subject to review) as a member of the Group.
  • Provide at least 24 months on the panel (minimum of 16 meetings – subject to review).
  • Provide independent advice about specific issues identified and agreed by SWFRS such as SWFRS policies, practices, procedures and critical incidents.
  • Provide guidance, personal insight and constructive challenge reflecting your perspective, knowledge and background.
  • Retain a good working relationship with other IAG members, SWFRS personnel and any other interested parties.

Person Specification

Candidates for the role of IAG member must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Not be a member of SWFRS staff.
  • Must be willing to contribute time, energy and commitment to attend regular meetings.
  • Must be willing to work constructively with SWFRS, and other IAG members.
  • Demonstrate the ability to listen to and consider the views of others and treat all people fairly and with dignity and respect.
  • Must abide by the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and SWFRS values.
  • Must not have a conflict of interest through work or other volunteering roles (this will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
  • Must be able to deal with and appropriately manage confidential information.
  • Demonstrate the ability to question, challenge, weigh up issues and make balanced, reasonable and proportionate judgements.

Whilst not essential the member would ideally have some experience of:

  • Working with other people on issues of mutual interest over a period of time.
  • Sharing their views and issues with others.
  • Balancing commitments and time in an effective manner.
  • Interacting or working with people who have different views to their own.
  • Attending meetings and making positive and constructive contribution.
  • Working with and making decisions as part of a team or group.

Background
In January 2024 the Independent Culture Review Report was published by Fenella Morris KC. This was closely followed in February 2024 by intervention from Welsh Government to replace the Fire and Rescue Authority with four Commissioners, tasked with effecting culture change as part of a specific terms of reference.

Considering the 82 recommendations made by Fenella Morris KC as well as the impact of other reports from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and Welsh Government that called for change across the fire and rescue sector, resulted in an extensive list of issues to be addressed. This has required coordination of our approach to ensure we do not lose sight of the changes called for by the Independent Culture Review but deliver wider change effectively and efficiently.

The Commissioners and senior leadership of SWFRS are committed to making the changes necessary to create a safe, modern workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and is free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

Responsibilities

To successfully implement the level of change and transformation required across the Service, the IAG will provide a ‘critical friend’ capacity, providing challenge and feedback on proposals and thinking. The group will not be a decision-making body but will have the following responsibilities:

1. Support the Commissioner’s mission to ensure SWFRS is trusted to serve and
protect the communities for which it serves.

2. Support the Commissioners and senior responsible owner in making the changes
required to the culture of SWFRS as identified in the independent Culture Review.

3. Help quality assure and improve SWFRS’s thinking and plans by providing advice
on changes or new ideas.

4. Advise on the development of new strategies or ideas for SWFRS.

5. Provide assistance where expertise and resources permit.

Senior Technical Accountant VAT

Post: Senior Technical Accountant VAT
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 02 May 2025

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service, one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city, protecting and serving 8.6 million Londoners. Our vision is to be a world-class fire and rescue service for London, Londoners, and visitors.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational teams (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), and our non-operational teams (who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services).

It’s an exciting time here at LFB Finance as we implement new systems and drive forward process improvements, supporting the wider organisation to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and make a positive contribution to service delivery.

We are transforming the finance function to improve our processes, systems, and operations, including the implementation of a new finance and purchasing system (SAP). You will help us deliver a high-quality finance service across LFB, ensuring streamlined processes, appropriate controls, and driving value for money in everything we do. Success in this role will require collaboration with various stakeholders across the organisation as a trusted partner, utilising your skills and experience to support LFB operations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for a Senior Technical Accountant VAT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control and monitor all Brigade accounts to trial balance level and assist with preparation of Final Accounts, liaising with external auditors.
• Maintain Treasury Management records and reconciliation of control accounts, HM Revenue & Customs personal accounts, and payroll.
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile the Brigade’s monthly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with statutory VAT requirements.
• Manage the Brigade’s Construction Industry Deduction Scheme and maintain the cashflow forecast.
• Lead and co-ordinate on the Statement of Accounts and assist with statutory returns and financial reconciliations.
• Provide advice on technical accounting issues, including VAT law, accounting systems, and the closing of accounts process.
• Support finance projects and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification/finalist or be part qualified with relevant experience.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Qualifications: A recognised CCAB accountancy qualification/finalist or part qualified with relevant experience.
2. Experience: Relevant experience in financial accounting and statement preparation, particularly in local government or public sector finance.
3. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex financial information to non-finance staff.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of VAT, accounting standards, and local government financial management.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 19 May 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Senior Technical Accountant

Post: Senior Technical Accountant
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 02 May 2025

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service, one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city, protecting and serving 8.6 million Londoners. Our vision is to be a world-class fire and rescue service for London, Londoners, and visitors.

We employ over 5,500 people across our operational teams (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), and our non-operational teams (who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services).

It’s an exciting time here at LFB Finance as we implement new systems and drive forward process improvements, supporting the wider organisation to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and make a positive contribution to service delivery.

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the proper administration of the LFB’s financial affairs by delivering high-quality financial services. You will be responsible for leading the preparation of LFB’s annual accounts and statutory returns, managing financial reconciliations, and providing technical advice on CIPFA Code requirements. You will also oversee the LFB’s insurance arrangements, manage pensions accounting, and provide key support for financial reporting and decision-making.

Success in this role will require you to work across and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice and ensuring financial controls are in place. Additionally, you will manage a small team of finance officers, offering support and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Qualifications: A recognised CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
2. Experience: Proven experience managing capital and treasury accounts in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.
3. Management Skills: Experience managing qualified or part-qualified staff, including fostering team development.
4. Communication: Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance personnel.
5. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of local government accounting, capital accounting, and treasury management, including year-end processes and financial forecasting.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 19 May 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Finance Business Partner

Post: Finance Business Partner
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 02 May 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

It’s an exciting time here at LFB Finance as we implement new systems and drive forward process improvements, supporting the wider organisation to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and make a positive contribution to service delivery.

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the proper administration of the LFB’s financial affairs by delivering high-quality financial services. You will be responsible for supporting budget holders and departmental heads with the management of their budgets throughout the annual financial cycle, ensuring robust forecasting informed by service knowledge, and preparing meaningful management financial reports.

Success in this role will require you to work across and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice and ensuring financial controls are in place while influencing and challenging decision making.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
Applicants must be CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Qualifications: A CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant.
2. Experience: Proven experience of working directly with departments / delivery units in order to meet financial reporting and planning requirements.
3. Communication: Good written and oral communication skills and presenting technically complex financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance personnel.
4. Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of local of local government accounting practice and procedures, including year-end processes and financial forecasting.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 19 May 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Senior Finance Business Partner

Post: Senior Finance Business Partner
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 02 May 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

It’s an exciting time here at LFB Finance as we implement new systems and drive forward process improvements, supporting the wider organisation to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and make a positive contribution to service delivery.

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the proper administration of the LFB’s financial affairs by delivering high-quality financial services. Leading and managing a small team of financial business partners, you will be responsible for supporting directorate leaders in achieving strategic objectives through the provision of high-quality strategic finance advice, direction and support.

Success in this role will require you to work across and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice and ensuring financial controls are in place while influencing and challenging decision making.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
Applicants must have membership of a CCAB body with relevant post-qualification experience.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Qualifications: Membership of a CCAB body with relevant post-qualification experience.
2. Experience: Proven experience of providing financial advice and support in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.
3. Communication: Experience drafting reports and presenting technically complex financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance personnel.
4. Relationship Building: Well developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain efficiency working relationships and high levels of customer care.
5. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of local government accounting practice and procedures, including year-end processes and financial forecasting.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 19 May 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Senior Administrative Manager for Legal and Democratic Services

We are seeking an outstanding manager to manage the workload and performance of a small team of staff and provide a high-quality service to all of our users.

You will be confident with managing people and able to demonstrate experience of managing others to achieve high standards of work.  You will be proactive in resolving issues and continually be looking to improve and modernise the service that you deliver.

In addition, strong administration skills are required for this role as well as the ability to communicate well with a wide range of stakeholders and customers.

This is a Fixed Term position to cover maternity leave

What can we offer you?

•           Full flexible working arrangements with a 35 hour working week

•           23 days’ holiday, (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement

•           Access to free on-site gym

•           Free, secure parking

•           On-site canteen

•           Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS

•           Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 27th April 2025

Interview: Tuesday the 6th and Wednesday 7th May 2025

About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

Finance Manager – Insurance & Compliance

Job Title:                            Finance Manager – Insurance & Compliance

Contract:                          Permanent

Working Hours:             37*

Salary:                                £55,201.00 – £62,288.00

Location:                          Service Headquarters at Kelvedon Park

Closing Date:                 Friday 25th April 2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role

We are seeking to employ a friendly, reliable, and efficient person to join our office team as a Finance Manager for Insurance and Compliance with responsibility for managing all insurance related matters and policy renewals within the Service.

What You Will Be Working On

  • To provide professional support and guidance to the Service regarding insurance matters and financial reporting standards and ensuring compliance with current legislation and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) policy.
  • To identify any changes in business risk or operational activities that could impact insurance and work with the Service to ensure that coverage remains adequate.
  • To support the Service with insurance renewals, ensuring that insurance policies are renewed in a timely manner, preparing decision documents, raising purchase orders, liaising with finance and insurers and documenting the renewal process
  • To support the Service with the handling of all claims made by and against the Service including liaising with the relevant stakeholders and third parties where required to ensure that claims are progressed in a timely manner and all relevant costs are documented and recovered
  • To provide regular reporting to the Service on insurance ensuring the Service is fully informed on all insurance matters including, but not limited to, performance against KPIs, costs, mitigation measures, trends, claims status etc.
  • To provide training and education to areas of the Service on insurance matters where required
  • To support the Financial Accounting and Compliance Manager with both the external and internal audits programme.
  • To provide support with the yearend closure process, including production of the annual statement of accounts and accompanying notes and working papers which will be subject to audit.
  • To ensure that all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled on a regular basis, with all key control accounts being reconciled each month.
  • To develop the reconciliation methodology for all balance sheet control accounts, including the Lead Schedules template. Performing periodic reviews to ensure still relevant and up to date with current practices and standards.
  • To develop the reconciliation methodology between the ERP and other feeder systems, currently CIVICA, Tranman, and Concerto. Performing periodic reviews to ensure still relevant and up to date with current practices and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

You will have experience of

  • Dealing with Insurance matters within an organisation, including renewals, claims and reporting.
  • Production of statutory accounts and supporting working papers that are subject to audit
  • Preferable experience working within a local authority

Eligibility

  • Must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

How to apply 

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.   

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and selection:

Stage 1  

Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) in the w/c 28th April 2025

Stage 2  

Role specific panel interview and presentation (details of this will be supplied after shortlisting) in the w/c 5th May

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

BUSINESS FIRE SAFETY SUPPORT OFFICER

Please apply by: 25/04/2025

The above opportunity has arisen within our Fire Safety Department based at Fire Service Headquarters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Fire Safety Managers and the Fire Safety Auditing Teams in carrying out Fire Safety enforcement and other risk reduction initiatives. Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and a practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages (365, Word, Excel) is an essential requirement of the role.

The vacancy involves 37 hours per week. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.

Applications are invited from existing South Wales Fire & Rescue Service employees with suitable experience and qualifications to meet the attached person specification.

The vacancy involves 37 hours per week. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.

Responsibilities:
To assist the Business Fire Support Team Manager to implement fire safety strategy and administrative policy.
*for information on duties and responsibilities please visit our recruitment website*

ESSENTIAL

  • Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and associated work.
  • Experience of Microsoft Office Packages e.g Outlook, Word, Excel, Office 365.
  • Experience of working in an administrative role.
  • Ability to embrace and value diversity and demonstrate a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
  • Proactive in supporting change and the ability to meet changing requirements.
  • Ability to lead, involve and motivate others both within the
  • Fire & Rescue Service and in the community
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
  • Ability to understand and apply relevant information to make appropriate decisions and create practical solutions.
  • Ability to lead others to achieve excellence by the establishment, maintenance and management of performance requirements.

DESIRABLE

  • The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

N.B This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently.

  • Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
  • Grade: 7
  • Salary: £29,093.00 – £30,060.00
  • Hours of Work: 37
  • Directorate: Risk Reduction
  • Job Ref: NU005
  • Location: Llantrisant

National Resilience Training Administrator

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) are recruiting for a highly accomplished Training Assistant to join their National Resilience team.  Your role will support, maintain and manage the administration function of National Resilience (NR) and the associated NR capabilities and stakeholder.

This is a fixed term position until the 31st of March 2026

Key responsibilities include:

To provide all administration duties to support the NR Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to assist efficiency and effectiveness of NR response by ensuring NR core skills acquisition training and programs are delivered and in accordance with the FRS ‘s KPI’s set by Home Office.
Manage the complete booking process of NR Training course nominations.
To provide a professional service and act as first point of contact for all NR Training course nominations in line with the needs and values of the organisation.
The post holder will be committed to, encourage and promote the values of MFRS, the National Core Code of Ethics for Fire & Rescue Services, and act in accordance with our Ground Rules

What can we offer you?

•         Full flexible working arrangements with a 35 hour working week

•         23 days’ holiday, (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement

•         Access to free on-site gym

•         Free, secure parking

•         On-site canteen

•         Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS

•         Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Interviews: Friday 2nd May 2025